Job ID: 121868

Postdoctoral fellow (all genders) in neuroimmunological research

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 24 February 2025

Contract Length: 4 years

City: Hamburg

Country: Germany

Institution: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Department:

Description:

As a postdoctoral fellow at one of Europe’s leading university hospitals, you will have the opportunity to independently pursue a research project in the field of neuroimmunology and thus lay the foundation for a successful career in biomedical research.

The research groups within the DFG Research Unit FOR 5705 “NeuroFlame – Defence and demise of inflamed neurons” investigate the neurobiological consequences of neuroinflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease (see: Woo et al, Nat Rev Neurosci. 2024 Jul;25(7):493-513. doi: 10.1038/s41583-024-00823-z).

Your tasks:

  • Working on a research project in the field of neuroimmunology. The focus here is on the development of neuroprotective strategies to limit neuronal damage during neuroinflammation.
  • Development of independent research strategies and control of realization

Our Offer:

  • 4-year postdoctoral fellow position within the DFG-funded research unit FOR5705 NeuroFlame – Defence and demise of inflamed neurons
  • Independent genetic, molecular biological or cellular research project on neuroprotective mechanisms in inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system at one of the participating institutes of the UKE: Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Molecular Neurogenetics, Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), Neuropathology, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Leibniz Group Dendritic organelles and Synaptic Function
  • Opportunity to further develop your scientific skills with the aim of designing independent research strategies in patient- and basic research-oriented neuroimmunological research
  • National and international networking with leading scientists in the field of neuroimmunology through direct collaboration within the research unit (see DFG website)

Your profile:

  • Completed scientific university degree in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry or a related field of life sciences along with a doctorate/ PhD
  • Prerequisite: Good knowledge in the field of neurology, neurobiology, immunology or neuroimmunology
  • Advantageous: “Postdoc” time at a neurobiologically or immunologically oriented research institution; documentation of scientific achievements through publications; bioinformatic knowledge
  • Very good written and spoken English, proficient in MS Office
  • Strong scientific interest in molecular and cell biological research of medical relevance
  • Ability to work in a team and a determined way of working

Your application should contain:

  • A personal cover letter (motivation letter, 1 A4 page)
  • Curriculum vitae with qualifications (max. 3 A4 pages)
  • List of publications
  • Brief description of your research idea in the field of neuroprotective strategies in neuroinflammation (1 A4 page)
  • Two references with telephone/e-mail

For further information and application visit this homepage:

https://uke.jobs/index.php?ac=jobad&id=4050